Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||||
| 0900204 | 01/27/2004 | 0900503 | 10005587 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. this bulletin applies to vehicles built prior to march 31, 2003. *mn | 03/04/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||||
| 0700202 | 02/04/2002 | 070200 | 629133 | Subject regarding low or no cabin head, engine cooling system system fill procedure. *tt | 03/27/2002 |
| 070200 | 06/16/2000 | 614154 | Some vehicles may exhibit engine overheating and / or coolant bottle failures after service has been performed on the engine cooling system. *tt | 09/29/2000 | |
| 241498 | 10/30/1998 | 602778 | Complaints of poor heater performance at idle or slow engine warm up. *yc | 11/16/1999 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| 0900503 | 11/21/2003 | 10005297 | Short duration cold engine start-up ticking like sound. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
| 0900203 | 03/14/2003 | 10002279 | Engine stumble and/or misfire - malfunction indicator lamp illumination. *tt | 08/20/2003 | |
| 180100 | 02/04/2000 | 609988 | Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes p1494, p0442 p0455, or p0456. *tt | 04/12/2000 | |
| 090299 | 04/16/1999 | 604964 | Subject on oil filter adapter coming out of engine block during removal of oil filter. *tt | 05/21/1999 | |
| 180998 | 03/13/1998 | 600905 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a rough idle, or hot engine restart/die-out. *ak | 06/11/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||||
| 01015 | 07/16/2001 | 620946 | Advance service information regarding a no-start condition which may exist following a hot soak. *tt | 09/04/2001 | |
| 070100 | 03/31/2000 | 610622 | A condition may exist where a low tone growl sound can be heard coming from the engine following a cold start while in drive or reverse with engine rpm between 1000 and 1300 rpm. *tt | 05/08/2000 | |
| 090997 | 12/19/1997 | 6088858 | Information on gasket surface preparation on aluminum engine components. *nlm | 01/10/2000 | |
| 090298 | 04/03/1998 | 600803 | Subject on engine to transmission dowel service. *yc | 11/08/1999 | |
| 140299 | 06/18/1999 | 606107 | Experiencing hiss noise from engine when idling. *tt | 08/09/1999 | |
| 980612180998 | 08/12/1998 | 601584 | Some vehicles may exhibit a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a rough idle, or hot engine restart / die-out. *yc | 08/12/1998 | |
| 181398 | 03/13/1998 | 600902 | Subject on incorrect misfire detection/flashing mil illumination. *yc | 06/11/1998 | |
| 180998 | 02/27/1998 | 600301 | Exhibiting a hot engine no start, hot engine restart with a rough idle, or hot engine restart/dieout. *ak | 05/06/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM | |||||
| 250298 | 10/23/1998 | 602881 | Subject regarding i/m ( inspection maintenance ) testing - obd ii carb readiness monitor information. *yc | 01/20/1999 | |
| 110198 | 01/30/1998 | 600476 | Exhaust drone and/or vibration felt at 1600-2000 rpm under a load. *ak | 05/18/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL | |||||
| 2500102A | 09/02/2002 | 2500102 | 10006129 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illumination, diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0442, p0455, or p0456 - leak detection pump (ldp), leak detected. this bulletin supersedes 25-001-02 dated feb 11, 2002. *tt | 04/21/2004 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | |||||
| 1802302 | 08/05/2002 | 182998 | 635687 | Concerns with malfunction indicator lamp illumination with a catalyst efficiency failure diagnostic trouble code (dtc p0420) recorded in the power train control module (pcm). *tt | 10/30/2002 |
| 182998 | 08/21/1998 | 602188 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil)illuminated with a catalyst efficiency failure. *yc | 10/15/1998 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||||
| 183398 | 10/30/1998 | 602892 | Subject regarding rough idlean dpoor driveability caused by egr valve being in partially open position. *ak | 01/20/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 03/16/2008 | 98000 | 1 | |
| I bought a used 1998 chrysler concorde in the spring of 2008. three weeks after i bought the car the oil light turned on, i thought nothing of it, though i gave the car an oil change. roughly 5 days after giving the car an oil change i drove it around for the day and the oil light came on again, but this time when i shut the car off it wouldn't start again. when i did get the car to start i took it to harmon's expert auto to see what was wrong with it. i was then informed the car's oil portals were clogged due to oil sludge. the recommended fix was a new engine. i was told the car had only 15 pounds of oil pressure and that eventually the motor will blow due to the oil sludge. lastly i was informed that they see this problem all the time with the 2.7l engine in the chrysler concordes, and that they can't understand why chrysler will do nothing about it. neither can i. *tr | |||
| 08/11/2008 | 68000 | 1 | 05/31/2008 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle shut down without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine failed and needed to be replaced. the current and failure mileages were 68,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/11/08 *jb | |||
| 06/22/2008 | 1 | ||
| Engine on our 1998 concorde with only 47,000 miles on it blew out while my son was driving it. he had the oil changed 3 months ago. *tr | |||
| 06/19/2007 | 107000 | 4 | 02/15/1999 |
| I would like to file a complaint with daimler-chrysler regarding the longevity of their automobiles. thiswas the second vehicle that failed between 100,000 and 110,000 with proper maintenance and upkeep. i had problems with the headlights, door seals, the automatic seats and now the engine. i took the car to chrysler dealer, and the service department manager told me i had a bad rod and the engine was virtually shot and wasn't worth fixing. he said he was ashamed to say the 2.7 engines were junk. i have researched my car and found out that there were a lot of others with the same, if not more problems than what i had, which indicated that daimler-chrysler should be ashamed of for not caring or making good for their mistakes instead of ignoring them! this car has had many other problems, including electrical problems with door locks, the power seats, and the seals from around the doors. i made the mistake of not researching the vehicle before i bought it. i will never do that again! i just wish that daimler-chrysler would care more about their cars, and the consumers that were buying them, and then maybe they would have more sales since their customer service stinks. i really didn't want to say a true statement about service for daimler-chrysler problems. i will never buy a daimler-chrysler product again, as per my own experiences with problems and the responses from the company. if i have no satisfaction from this email, which i know will not happen!, i will make sure that others know what i have been through!, especially will all the veterans that i know and have contacts with since september 11, 2001.*ak | |||
| 04/22/2007 | 86800 | 1 | 11/21/2006 |
| I was driving my 1998 chrysler concord to the hospital on a highway with my wife and my 5 month old baby, then all the sudden, and with no warning the car just stopped . i got a towtruck and i spent 2,000 to rebuilt the engine but still the car is not working properly.i have no idea what triged the engine failue especially that i keep changing oil and tune up every 3 months. *tr | |||
| 10/27/2006 | 140518 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated there was a tapping noise in the engine when started, which continued as the engine ran. when the vehicle would not start, an independent mechanic went to the contact's residence to inspect the vehicle. the manufacturer informed the contact there was no recall for the engine of that year, make and model. | |||
| 09/08/2006 | 100000 | 1 | 03/02/2002 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on the freeway there was a loud noise and the vehicle stalled suddenly without warning. the check engine light illuminated at the time of the incident. the vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. a independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined the engine failed and a new engine would have to be installed. the contact maintained oil changes every 3,000 miles. on one occasion, the oil light illuminated indicating the oil was low, but the oil was at the proper spot when checked. when the contact accelerated the vehicle, blue smoke came out of the exhaust. the vehicle also failed the smog check. | |||
| 07/16/2006 | 69000 | 1 | 01/13/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 55 mph, there was a rattling noise coming from the engine compartment. the vehicle stalled completely, and the power steering failed. the vehicle was taken to a independent repair shop. the mechanic determined that the engine had dropped a valve, and that the vehicle needed a complete engine replacement. there were no repairs were made. | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 75 | 2 | 09/20/2002 |
| Vehicle. *jb | |||
| 02/17/2004 | 70000 | 1 | 03/17/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 mph all lights on the dashboard illuminated as the vehicle began to smoke from under the hood. although no visible flames were seen, the fire department was not contacted. the vehicle was towed to the dealership for initial inspection. the dealership determined the timing belt broke causing the valve to burn out destroying the engine. | |||
| 10/29/2005 | 103000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the contact was driving on 10-29-05 when vehicle just died. he thought he had gotten bad gas. had it towed and the mechanic, who told him that engine locked. he had no problems with the car prior to this. also, had no warning prior to the incident. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 100000 | 1 | |
| While driving 55 mph consumer heard a knocking noise. motor blew out. vehicle was drivable. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/18/2005 | 72000 | 1 | |
| While driving 35 mph consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak | |||
| 11/07/2004 | 83000 | 1 | |
| 2.7 liter engine failure | |||
| 09/09/2004 | 4 | ||
| While driving to work this morning (at the end of my commute to work) i lost complete engine control three times. the rpms each time went down to zero, pumping the gas pedal repetedly seemed to bring them up each time. until finally the engine shutdown (the power steering was lost at this point). the car ended dead on the off-ramp near work. my car is a 1998 chrysler concord with a 2.7 l engine. my dealer (joe jacobby's out of warrenton, va) told me: it is the best engine chrysler makes, before i bought it! what a laugh! bill walker. *ak | |||
| 08/20/2004 | 69000 | 2 | 03/01/2001 |
| My concorde broke down while on vacation, was towed it to a nearby chrysler dealer/service center. i was told i needed a new engine. since the car was still under the 7/70 powertrain warranty (by about 400 miles), it was covered completely and a brand new engine was installed. less than 10 months later, that engine has experienced a catastrophic failure and needs to be replaced at a cost to me of 6k. i was told the new engine that had just exploded was only warrantied for 1 year or 12k miles. i had exceeded the milage by about 6k. they have finally agreed to cover the thing with me only being charged $500.*ak | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 64000 | 1 | |
| While driving 25 mph engine exploded without warning. no injuries were reported. *ak | |||
| 02/25/2004 | 134000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 70 mph on the highway suddenly the overheat light illuminated upon the dashboard. the consumer than pull off the highway and unto the ramp. when the vehicle was turned off steam started coming from under the hood. upon opening the hood they noticed that engine had shattered into pieces. the dealership indicated that this was caused by slug build up in the engine. prior to the incident vehicle had regular oil changes. this is a common problem with these vehicle.*ak | |||
| 07/07/2003 | 2 | 02/13/2002 | |
| The transmission on a 1998 chrysler concord is malfunctioning. first i was told it was one part, the speed sensor. then the same problem occured. this time i was told that the solonid pack needed to be replaced. now my entire transmission needs to be replaced after spending money to repair piece by piece. also, my car is over heating. i have taken it to the dealer 4 different times and the problem had not been resolved. i have paid over $2000 in payments and my car is not working. *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | |||
| 05/04/2006 | 127000 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated while at an intersection, the temperature gauge elevated to the red area, and smoke came out from under the hood. the vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop where it was determined the bleeder valve ab connector had melted. after this was replaced it was determined the engine needed to be replaced as a result of the failure. the manufacturer was alerted. | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 05/17/2010 | 110000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. while attempting to accelerate from a stop the contact noticed that the vehicle had suddenly shut off without warning. the vehicle has not been diagnosed and there were no prior warnings. the current and failure mileages was 110000. bml | |||
| 10/16/2008 | 117750 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. the cause of the failure could not be determined. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 117,750. | |||
| 04/22/2005 | 1 | ||
| Chrysler/dodge 2.7 liter dohc engine has oil engine sludge. *tr | |||
| 07/14/2007 | 109000 | 1 | |
| Engine failure, regular oil changes well maintained. car was running fine driving on way home from work in heavy traffic,then oil light came on car shut off would not start back up. had to have police come help with traffic and have help getting it off road . towed home got it started back up sounded like a bunch of metal in a blender. drained oil out of car was pureed metal. total engine lose, no shop would repair, said the engine was not worth fixing, not even worth putting new engine in the car. every place i talked to said same thing that the 2.7 engine in the 98 concord was faulty and junk. *tr | |||
| 03/06/2008 | 98000 | 1 | 02/14/2008 |
| Knocking in engine. *tr | |||
| 07/29/2007 | 97000 | 1 | 07/20/2007 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. while driving 70 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning to approximately 55 mph. the contact stated that she heard a knocking noise coming from the engine. the dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause of failure. the failure mileage was 97,000 and current mileage was 98,400. | |||
| 05/24/2005 | 85000 | 1 | |
| My engine failed with no warning at all while driving. *nm | |||
| 10/20/2006 | 72095 | 1 | 06/04/2001 |
| On the morning of 10/20/2006, my husband was driving to work in our 1998 chrysler concorde. he was in rush hour traffic and the engine started knocking and losing power, the oil light also came on when he stopped. he was able to make it to work and park the car. only to be told by a certified mechanic that we have engine failure and need a new engine. more than likely due to oil sludge...whatever that is. we have had the oil changed in this car every 3,000 miles with synthetic oil since purchasing it from my parents in 2001. my parents had purchased the vehicle new and also had the oil changed every 3,000 miles. our mechanic told us this oil sludge and engine failure is a major problem with these cars that have the 2.7l engine. we can not afford a new engine let alone a rebuilt engine. my husband has no transportation to work now, as we have 5 children 3 of them under 3, and i can't be without a vehicle due to our middle daughter's health problems and 3 weekly doctor appointments. my husband's job is in the city which is a 30 - 45 minute commute. now my husband is having to take a bus to work and has to add 2 additional hours on to his commute time. less time with family and a car with 72,000 miles that we can't drive!!! chrysler's own mechanics admit the defect with the 2.7l engines, why won't the company acknowlege the problem. i'll tell you why......having to stand up and take responsibility for their defective engine would totally bankrupt them. not to mention tarnish the mercedes-benz affilitation. since hearing this i have researched this and have found thousands of people with the same problem and chrysler won't do a damn thing about it!!! my parents have been loyal chrysler owners since their first new car 40 years ago......i doubt that they will continue to be. *nm | |||
| 06/14/2003 | 1 | ||
| I have a 1998 chrysler concord that received routine maintenance. while driving on day, i heard a knocking noise come from the engine. i pulled over and turned the car off. the car never cut back on and the mechanic stated that the engine locked up. i phoned several engine repair companies and was notified that they receive many complaints / requests for the engines. they also stated that the concord had one of the worst performing and the most expensive engines. *jb | |||
| 08/01/2006 | 153000 | 1 | 12/01/1998 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that the vehicle stalled while attempting to accelerate at an intersection. the vehicle would not restart and was towed to an independent repair shop who determined that the engine failed because there was sludge in the oil. the engine needs to be replaced. updated 11/21/06. *jb | |||
| 06/28/2006 | 84000 | 1 | 01/04/2002 |
| I own a 1998 chrysler concorde lxi and currently the mileage on this car is around 84000. on june 28, 2006, while driving, suddenly engine making a rattling noise without any warning or indications, and lost power and turned off. after obtaining three different expert opinions from different mechanics, i have been told that the engine has failed and i have two options - either put a new engine or junk it. the estimated cost of repair is around $6000. i called the chrysler today (july 2, 2006) and received a file number (it is 15115756). at the end of the call, i was told that chrysler cannot help in this matter. i have the understanding that chrysler has received many complaints about this problem and in many cases, they have got the cars repairs at their cost. keeping in view the many people complaining about this, i feel that chrysler need to look into this very carefully and must take the responsibility of having it repaired at their cost. i never expected this kind of trouble with this car, especially from a pioneer manufacturing automaker company like chrysler. *nm | |||
| 04/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| Consumer check engine light came on and was told that he would need a new computer. *ts ***nar received 9-28-05*** the consumer was living in germany at the time and the chrysler dealer there was unable to get the part from the states for two months. the consumer requested a rental but was told that since his chrysler came from the states the couldn't authorize a rental. the consumer rented a vehicle from 4/29/05 - 7/19/05 and request reimburse from chrysler for the cost. *nm | |||
| 03/02/2005 | 76000 | 1 | 06/29/1998 |
| 3/2/05 i left the car repair shop getting 2 sensors for my transmission replaced, i drove away, within 30 minutes of leaving, the engine began making loud clicking noises that then became a noise similar to a diesal engine running. i drove a total of approximately 4 miles, was sitting at a stop sign waiting to enter onto a main road, my engine just shut down. i was not able to restart the engine and unless i replace it for roughly $3500 the car is no longer able to be used. that is only the cost of the replacement engine without the labor charge included...adding that will be an astronomical amount. this car has been well maintained, i purchased it new in 6/98. having this happen is unacceptable. | |||
| 06/23/2005 | 11/20/2002 | ||
| My 1998 chrysler concorde's engine seized while driving on the highway. the engine had been ticking and knocking for about a hundred miles before it seized. it then made a klunking sound, and simply quit. the mechanic i took it to could give no reason for it to have seized up. | |||
| 06/16/2005 | 110000 | 1 | |
| Dt: the car stopped while in motion, mechanic reports that the problem was the crankshaft sensor. the consumer was traveling about 63 mph on the interstate when car began to putter and then suddenly the engine cut off. there was no brakes, no steering, no electrical system. as it began , owner began to pull off to shoulder, then it died completely. there were no dashboard warning lights on at the time. the car was then towed to shop, where mechanic put it on the diagnostic computer. mechanic installed new crankshaft sensor, and car started back up. then after this, the next day after coming out of the shop, the engine began to knock horribly, and then the owner checked the engine oil and temperature, and everything was normal. the mechanic reported this time that there was a #2 piston that needed to be replaced. at a cost of 7000 dollars. the car is in the shop. owner is going to put it in garage. *jb | |||
| 05/29/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2005 | |
| Dt: the contact owns a 1998 chrysler concorde. the contact states that the engine was making a loud noise, it was like a clanking noise. the vehicle quit while he was on the off ramp. previously to this there was sludge in the engine. chryslers claims not to have heard any other complaints on this problem, but consumer has gotten on the internet and seen other complaints for this problem.*ak | |||
| 12/02/2004 | 89000 | 1 | 10/15/1998 |
| While driving 70-75 mph engine seized. vehicle was towed to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the engine needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 11/07/2004 | 83294 | 1 | |
| While driving 3 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was not able to restart the vehicle. check engine light appeared on the dashboard. vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. *ak *jb | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 77700 | 1 | |
| While driving 36 mph engine failed. as a result, power steering malfunctioned. the cause has yet to be determined.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2004 | 1 | ||
| The consumer took the vehicle in for an oil change. the vehicle had no problems prior to the oil change. once the consumer left the jiffy lube. the consumer heard a flat banging noise in the engine. the consumer took the vehicle to a chrysler dealership and was told the engine had to be replaced. the engine had sludge build up. please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| 10/02/2004 | 1 | ||
| When the consumer made a left turn the vehicle completely stalled. the consumer tried to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. the dealer replaced a sensor , however it did not resolve the problem, as soon as the consumer left the dealer the vehicle stalled out again and had to have it towed back again. the consumer was told the engine was completely gone, also, there was a sludge build up. please provide any further information. *jb | |||
| 02/01/2004 | 60000 | 1 | 02/20/2001 |
| I have a 1998 chrysler concorde with 60,000 miles.took it into chrysler numberous times for a loud ticking noise in the engine, they siad they could not find the problem, then my engine totally died.called chrysler and was told to have it towed back to the dealer where they proceeded to come back with there is sludge in my engine from not proper oil changes. not from me but from the previous owner,(which i bought the car with 23,000 miles on it with an extended warr.)so chrysler said there is nothing they will do for me,and charged me 268.00 to tear my engine apart and throw it in the trunk in pieces. i had the car towed from the lot and it sits in my driveway. but i was also told that they would be happy to put a new engine in my car for 5,000.00 . what a joke. *ak | |||
| 01/07/2002 | 83000 | 1 | |
| My engine has been burning oil and i have to ad at least a ouart of oil or more each month 2.7l engine all i have heard about these engines is bad they all blow up and also the cooling system were the bleeder is blew off and the guy at the auto junk yard says all the engines the get in have this replaced or already blowen off and their is a waiting list for these engines do to a large number of them blowing up. *ak | |||
| 04/20/2004 | 1 | ||
| While driving 45 mph vehicle stalled. consumer was able to start vehicle, and pulled over. consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed replacing due to worn out parts. *ak | |||
| 07/30/2001 | 65000 | 1 | 03/07/2001 |
| Purchased car in march of 2001 and had car maintained according to suggested repair schedule. in july 2001 engine began making a knocking sound. returned the car to the dealer later that month describing the problem. i was told by the dealer repair person that i needed to have the engine replaced. i asked the dealer what had caused the problem because i was maintaining the car. i was told that the car could have came out of 'time' and the engine may have slipped. repairman could not give me a suggestion on how this could have happened. it cost me over $3,000 to have the engine replaced with a used engine. the repairman at the time allowed me to keep my vehicle in 'storage' until i was able to pay the repair bill. a year later i finally was able to get my car back. i had the battery replaced when the vehicle was picked up (in dec 2003). i noticed that the engine light was still on. i asked the dealer repairman (new person, other repairman left company) why that was. repairman claimed that it was caused because the car sat for so long. i contacted chrysler corp. about the issue and was told that i would have to work it out with the dealer. i am still experiencing problems with this car i.e. acceleration problems (slow/ or sometimes rapid), leaking from what appears to be the engine (i am taking the car to a authorized repair shop (not the dealer - michael chrysler, i do not want to deal with them), the engine light is still on. i don't not drive my car at excessive speeds nor do i do extensive driving, just local driving. i think this car is poorly put together. i know other people who own chrysler and are experiencing similar engine problems. chrysler should investigate these problems. i do not have money to keep paying for repairs on this vehicle and also the financing. i have spoken with the financing company (americredit) about the situation. i don't know what else to do get this car in at least drivable condition. *jb | |||
| 10/21/2003 | 65130 | 1 | 04/15/2002 |
| 2.7 liter engine failure while driving, car just stopped- later was told spun a rod bearing, no warning ...expected repair cost 4-8k dollars. *jb | |||
| 01/13/2004 | 68000 | 1 | |
| While driving 60 mph vehicle stalled. vehicle was towed to a dealer, andtechnician indicated engine needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 100000 | 3 | ||
| Vehicle stalled while driving on the highway at 70 mph. the consumer was able to coast vehicle to a complete stop. the dealership in an attempt to correct the problem have performed a tune up and replaced the main computer. the problem recurred. please provide more detailed information. *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| While driving 30 mph vehicle stalled without any indication. *ak | |||
| 10/28/2003 | 79000 | 1 | 04/25/1998 |
| I own a 1998 chrysler concorde with a 2.7 l engine. we have maintained it according to the schedule in the handbook, with oil changes approximately every 4500 - 7500 miles.*ak the car has 79000 miles on it. about a week ago we noticed an engine noise that sounded like a fan going out. we took the car into an independant shop and they diagnosed a failure of the cooling fan. that was repaired, but at the same time a much large problem was found. the engine is making a clicking noise that sounds like lifters. the shop determined it was not upper engine, and hence not lifters. we can't afford to have the engine torn apart and replaced ($7,000) but the problem is apparently lower engine. i found literally a hundred reports of engine failure on concordes and intrepids with this same engine, many of which indicated that the engine failed (blew up) while driving - which is obviously very dangerous. i was a lucky one - that so far hasn't had the engine blow up, but if it does or if it had, since i live in a dallas suburb with massive amounts of traffic it most likely would have been fatal. i will be keeping off the highways if i drive it at all. | |||
| 08/29/2003 | 115000 | 1 | 01/15/2000 |
| Car engine slug barings while driving shut down and slid off the road hitting a tree with right driver's side tail end. *la | |||
| 04/12/2003 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning vehicle will shut off, causing consumer to pull over.it will be hard to get the vehicle back started.dealer notified.*ak | |||
| 06/19/2003 | 1 | ||
| While driving engine started making clunky noise, pulled out of the road. vehicle was towed and was diagnosed as engine lock up. dealer not notified yet. *ak | |||
| 10/08/2002 | |||
| Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the motor will seize and it will be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle causing the consumer to pull over. dealer notified. mr | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| 04/22/2008 | 1 | 08/01/1998 | |
| My 1998 chrysler concorde started using oil at 70,000 miles it now has 90,000 miles and now uses 1-qt of oil every 500 miles all reports i read say that the engine is ready to fail i have always changed oil every 3,000 miles and maintained the vehicle to mfg specs so i cannot be to blame. *tr | |||
| 11/09/1998 | 21000 | 2 | 06/06/1998 |
| The engine has failed twice. *tr | |||
| 06/06/2004 | 55000 | 1 | 06/02/1999 |
| While driving the engine started making a noise then lost power. i had it towed to a local repair shop who believes that the wrist pin may have failed and the only way to find out for sure is to tear it down. they don't recommend repairing due to the amount of work and other potential engine problems but to replace the whole engine. cost $2000 - $3000. i called chrysler and received a file number. they will not commit to anything until a authorize chrysler repair shop diagnosis the problem and of course i will have to pay for the diagnosis. the vehicle is only 8 years old and only has 55,000 miles on it. i would think an engine has a longer life than that! *jb | |||
| 11/15/2005 | 54000 | 1 | 12/17/2004 |
| The connecting rod bearings in my 1998 concord failed, causing excessive knocking and loss of oil pressure leading to noise in the top end. .because of the high demand for these 2.7 liter engines the repair cost is impossible for me. *jb | |||
| 04/11/2002 | 22000 | 125 | 03/26/2001 |
| Car will not start after short drive. you have to wait one hour between restarts. many attempts to repair at our local five star dealer. fuel filter was changed, radiator,oxygen. sensor,fuel pump. we were told that ethanol fuel was the issue, and to only use premium. this has not resolved the issue . we have spent thousands on repairs with no solution. *jb | |||
| 12/08/2003 | 68 | 1 | 05/02/1998 |
| Catastophic engine failure of chrysler 2.7 v-6 engine | |||
| 07/10/2003 | 70100 | 1 | 06/20/1998 |
| The #4 & # 6 rod barings failed. engine slug developed. *ak | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| While driving 50 mph all gauges went out. then, engine stalled. dealer determined that engine needed to be replaced.*ak | |||
| 05/30/2002 | 1 | 12/31/1998 | |
| Consumer states the column gear shift is too hard to shift when needed, consumer used both hands to shift into another gear. dealer contacted. *jb consumer also stated that while driving the engine started to race, when she checked the dashboard, she saw that the gear shift had somehow shifted to neutral. (the vehicle automatically shifted to another gear unknown to her, same thing repeats) there is a whining noise coming from the engine. consumer feels that this vehicle is too dangerous to drive. the consumers mechanic insists that the scarceness of the part is an indication of universal failure. *scc | |||
| 11/27/2000 | 1 | 03/01/1998 | |
| Knocking sound from engine. dealership said that oil pump failed, destroying engine. zone manager refuses to pay for new engine. agrees to only pay half. all recommended service has been done at all recommended intervals. automobile has been extremely well taken care of. *ak | |||
| Engine stops while driving. this has happened twice within the past two weeks. dealership is not able to duplicate owner's concern. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||
| 12/13/2006 | 125000 | 1 | 04/15/2003 |
| Timing chain broke. *nm | |||